Leavitt Partners March 19, 2024
Kristin Allen

Today, Leavitt Partners released a new policy framework that proposes a compromise path forward on implementing site-neutral payments. Medicare is an incredibly important program, providing more than 65 million Americans with access to robust health care benefits. As the program has grown, mounting concerns have been raised about its affordability for Medicare beneficiaries and the sustainability of its spending and financing structure. As hospitals play an irreplaceable role in their communities, providing lifesaving services to every person, regardless of their background or insurance situation, it is important to fully support them in their efforts to fulfill their mission. At the same time, however, it is critical that policymakers address payment distortions that are driving up costs to Medicare beneficiaries and...

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